Tag: Hope

When things are hardest, that’s when you have to press on, cause that means you’re in the lowest portion of the arc and things are going to get better. A good friend of mine is going through some difficult surgery today. I hope the surgeon’s hands are guided with skill and maybe even a little…

There are a whole bunch of Norman’s Laws. This one I found interesting. And important to remember. Law Number II: If today were half as good as tomorrow is supposed to be, it would probably be twice as good as yesterday was. – Norman R. Augustine

Looking for a quote today, I found myself going in circles. Nothing I could find seemed to express what I was thinking until I ran across this quote by Stewart White. If you are unsure of yourself, you may not give it your all. If someone else isn’t sure of you, you may not give…

In the United States, today we observe Memorial Day. A day, where we thank those who have served our country for their sacrifices, sometimes even the ultimate sacrifice. Many soldiers I’ve met are dedicated and patriotic and I’m grateful for their service, for their protection of my rights and grateful for those who came home….

First of all, I love the name “Studs.” Secondly, I think we all could use a little more hope and a little more optimism. So, I’m here to help. 🙂 With optimism, you look upon the sunny side of things. People say, ‘Studs, you’re an optimist.’ I never said I was an optimist. I have…

I have a friend going through some pretty serious things right now. I’m not normally one who speaks to Him, though I believe every little bit helps. So, If you’re religious, feel free to say a prayer. If your spiritual, keep him in your thoughts. If you dance with the great spaghetti monster, dance a…

It’s Mother’s day around here and while I’m lucky to have my mother, I’m keenly aware of those who have lost theirs. So, in that, I wish all mother’s out there, with us and no longer, a happy mother’s day. May your day be filled with love and laughter. When mothers talk about the depression…

I had a hard time picking today’s quote. I wasn’t feeling inspired, I searched for different words, different authors and deep thinkers and nothing appealed to me. Then I came across this, it seemed to say it just right. 🙂 Feel lucky for what you have when you have it. Isn’t that the point? Happily…

I’ve learned many things in my years on this planet. The few most important? Be dedicated, be purposeful, be yourself. The rest will all fall into place. This quote by Henry David Thoreau really speaks to me. 🙂 I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction…

As we all know, today is May Fourth, or May the Fourth, or May the Force, etc. So I went in search of something I thought George Lucas once said, instead I found this: The secret is not to give up hope. It’s very hard not to because if you’re really doing something worthwhile I…